Establishes program in New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing for support of residency programs at veterans' memorial homes in New Jersey; appropriates $500,000.

This bill creates a program for veterans' memorial homes in New Jersey to receive support from the New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing in developing residency training programs for licensed practical and registered nurses. The legislation establishes specific requirements for these programs, including a 12-month timeline, full-time schedules, preceptor support, and data collection on nurse retention after training. A $500,000 appropriation is provided to fund the program, with applications processed on a first-come, first-served basis and annual reporting to the Governor and Legislature.